$1 million multiagency reward offered for Dorner leads

A flatbed truck from Bear Mountain Resort is packed with snowboarders as it makes it's way to the slopes Sunday while another one goes back to pick up more. The manhunt for ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner has not affected the number of visitors to the mountain.PAUL RODRIGUEZ, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

LOS ANGELES Police officials announced Sunday afternoon a large reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Christopher Dorner, the-LAPD officer suspected of killing three people last week and currently the subject of a manhunt in the Big Bear area. They also named the Riverside police officer he is suspected of killing on Thursday.

The $1 million reward, the largest in LAPD history, was announced at 1 p.m. by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and police Chief Charlie Beck in hopes, they said, of encouraging the public to participate in the capture of Dorner. The reward is being provided by 23 organizations and six anonymous donors.

“Our hope is that this reward will bring expedited closure to this tragic situation and that someone with specific knowledge will bring that forward toward a hasty and peaceful resolution,” said Riverside Mayor Rusty Bailey at Sunday’s conference.

The manhunt for Dorner stretched into its fourth day Sunday, with searches of woods, cabins and houses in Big Bear. A joint task force has been created with officials from the Irvine Police Department, Riverside Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Marshall Service, Los Angeles Police Department and other allied agencies, officials announced Saturday.

Irvine Mayor Steven Choi and Irvine police Chief David Maggard attended Sunday’s press conferenceto inform the public of that city’s continued efforts in the investigation.

“Seven days ago our community lost a wonderful, young couple that was preparing to get married soon,” Choi said. “The offer of this $1 million reward is a clear demonstration that we are collectively committed to solve this tragic case as quickly as possible.”

Beck said that the investigation remains focused in the Big Bear mountain area, where the manhunt began after Dorner’s truck was found torched Thursday.

On the mountain, the search appeared to be slowing Sunday as the command post began packing up and police presence dwindled from public areas. San Bernardino County officials would not release the number of officers in the area Sunday, although it had decreased from 125 on Friday to 50 Saturday.

Parents began receiving notices Sunday that schools will be reopening in the Big Bear area Monday with increased security.

Dorner has also been spotted on two surveillance cameras in different areas during the past week that authorities continue to investigate.

On Monday, a day after Monica Quan and her fiancé Keith Lawrence were killed in Irvine, Dorner appeared on Platinum Auto Sports, a National City business, security footage throwing several items into a Dumpster. The manager turned over a recovered clip with hollow-tip bullets, a military belt and helmet to Irvine Police.

Dorner was also seen on security footage from an unidentified Orange County hotel taken Jan. 28, authorities said.

In Buena Park, Irvine police served a search warrant for a storage locker Friday night, taking multiple undisclosed items that may be tied to the investigation, said Lt. Bill Whalen of the Irvine Police Department.

After the Irvine killings on Feb. 3, Dorner also is accused of opening fire on two Riverside police officers and one Corona officer, killing Riverside officer and critically injuring another. The Corona officer sustained a minor injury.

At the press conference Sunday, Riverside Chief of Police Sergio Diaz announced funeral arrangements for officer Michael Crain, 34, who was born in Anaheim.

A flatbed truck from Bear Mountain Resort is packed with snowboarders as it makes it's way to the slopes Sunday while another one goes back to pick up more. The manhunt for ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner has not affected the number of visitors to the mountain. PAUL RODRIGUEZ, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
San Bernardino County Sheriff's officer Ken Owens searches a home for the former Los Angeles police officer Christopher Dorner in Big Bear Lake, Calif, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. The hunt for the former Los Angeles police officer suspected in three killings entered its fourth day in the snow-covered mountains on Sunday, a day after the police chief ordered a review of the disciplinary case that led to the fugitive's firing and new details emerged of the evidence he left behind. AP Photo/Jae C. Hong
A private plane taxis on the tarmac at Big Bear Airport Sunday. Police had checked out a rumor that ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner had some fight training. PAUL RODRIGUEZ, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
The Bear Mountain Resort parking lot that had been used as the command post and helipcopter landing zone for the search for ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner was opened up to snowboarders early Sunday morning. PAUL RODRIGUEZ, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
San Bernardino County Sheriff's officers Ken Owens, center, and Bernabe Ortiz search a home for former Los Angeles police officer Christopher Dorner in Big Bear Lake, Calif, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. The hunt for the former Los Angeles police officer suspected in three killings entered a fourth day in snow-covered mountains Sunday, a day after the police chief ordered a review of the disciplinary case that led to the fugitive's firing and new details emerged of the evidence he left behind. AP Photo/Jae C. Hong
A San Bernardino County Sheriff's officer stands next to a snow cat at the command post in Big Bear Lake, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. Clear skies allowed aircraft with heat-sensing technology to aid scores of officers searching in the snow-covered San Bernardino Mountains for Christopher Dorner, the former Los Angeles police officer suspected of killing three people in a vengeance-fueled rampage aimed at those he blames for ending his career. Jae C. Hong, Associated Press
A police vehicle patrols the streets of Big Bear Lake, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. Jae C. Hong, Associated Press
A San Bernardino County Sheriff's helicopter flies over Big Bear Lake, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. Jae C. Hong, Associated Press
A U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement officer searches a home for former Los Angeles police officer Christopher Dorner in Big Bear Lake, Calif, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. Jae C. Hong, Associated Press
San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies gather at the command post in Big Bear Lake, Calif, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. Jae C. Hong, Associated Press
A U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement officer follows tracks left in the snow while searching a home for former Los Angeles police officer Christopher Dorner in Big Bear Lake, Calif, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. Jae C. Hong, Associated Press
With gun at the ready a California Highway Patrol officer checks a passenger car leaving the Big Bear Lake area during a manhunt for Christopher Dorner who is suspected of the killing three people including a Corona police officer. Michael Goulding, Orange County Register
California Highway Patrol officer peers into a van leaving the Big Bear Lake area during a manhunt for Christopher Dorner who is suspected of the killing three people including a Corona police officer. The checkpoint at the juncture of Highways 18 and 39 was checking all vehicles leaving the Big Bear. MICHAEL GOULDING., ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
At about 1215 p.m. Friday, U.S. Federal Marshalls served a warrant on home where Christopher Dorner's mother lives in the 1400 block of Sharon Drive, La Palma. After entering, La Palma police officers with assault rifles took up positions outside the home. Then a group of men wearing windbreakers with the letters OCRCFL on their backs entered the home BRUCE CHAMBERS, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Irvine Police make their presence known at Venado Middle School in Irvine as the manhunt for triple murder suspect Christopher Jordan Dorner continues. \ KEN STEINHARDT, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Windows and doors are boarded up at shooting suspect Christopher Dorner's home in Las Vegas. Police raided the residence on Feb 2 breaking windows and doors to get inside. EUGENE GARCIA, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Just after noon Friday, after U.S. Marshall's entered a home, a La Palma police officer stood watch outside the home where Christoper Dorner's mother lives in the 1400 block of Sharon Drive, La Palma. Here the officer moves traffic along that slowed in front of the house. BRUCE CHAMBERS, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
After a search warrant was served, a La Palma police officer, left, and a U.S. Marshall stand watch outside the home where Christoper Dorner's mother lives in the 1400 block of Sharon Drive, La Palma. BRUCE CHAMBERS, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
A member of law enforcement makes his way through the snow with a meal near Bear Mountain Resort in Big Bear. MICHAEL GOULDING., ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Irvine police on Friday released new surveillance photos of Christopher Dorne, which they say were taken on Jan. 28 at an Orange County hotel. Authorities say the photos are believed to be the most recent they have found of Dorner.
With gun drawn two California Highway Patrol officers check the cargo of a truck leaving the Big Bear Lake area during a manhunt for Christopher Dorner who is suspected of the killing three people including a Corona police officer. The checkpoint at the juncture of Highways 18 and 39 was checking all vehicles leaving the Big Bear. MICHAEL GOULDING., ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
With gun drawn two California Highway Patrol officers check the cargo of a truck leaving the Big Bear Lake area during a manhunt for Christopher Dorner who is suspected of the killing three people including a Corona police officer. The checkpoint at the juncture of Highways 18 and 39 was checking all vehicles leaving the Big Bear. MICHAEL GOULDING., ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
The California Highway Patrol set up a checkpoint at the juncture of Highways 18 and 39 was checking all vehicles leaving the Big Bear area. MICHAEL GOULDING., ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Friday afternoon, after a serving a search warrant on the La Palma home where Christopher Dorner's mother lives, Riverside police officers exited the home with bags of evidence after three hours of searching the home. Dorner is suspected of three murders including that of a Riverside police officer Thursday morning. BRUCE CHAMBERS, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Friday afternoon, after a serving a search warrant on the La Palma home where Christoper Dorner's mother lives, Riverside police officers exited the home with bags of evidence after three hours of searching the home. Dorner is suspected of three murders including that of a Riverside police officer Thursday morning. BRUCE CHAMBERS, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Irvine police on Friday released new surveillance photos of Christopher Dorner, which they say were taken on Jan. 28 at an Orange County hotel. Authorities say the photos are believed to be the most recent they have found of Dorner.

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